Window cleaning device



S. FLEISCHMAN WINDOW CLEANING DEVICE Filed Deo. 9. 1929 Oct. 18, 1932.

Patented Oct. 18, 1932Y surges sATss PATENT OFFICE SAMUEL FLEISGHMAN, OFCHICAGO, ILLINOIS, .ASSIGNOR TO 'U'. S. TOOL AND MANUFAC- TUBING CO., OFCHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A CORFORATION OF ILLINOIS i.

- WINDOW oLEaivING yDEVICE Application tiled December 9, l1929. SerialNo. 412,716. I

o water from the sponge which is wiped from the pane with the squeegeeand runs down over the window sill.

The above disadvantages are overcome by.`

the device of my invention in accordance with the general features ofwhich I provide a selfcontained unit in which the use of an excessiveamount of water is avoided.

An object of the invention is to provide a new and improved windowcleaner.

A further object is to provide a compact, self-contained unit having awiper, a cleaner, and a. supply of cleaning fluid.

A further object is to provide a cleaner which is rugged in constructionand inexpensive to manufacture.

A further object is to provide a cleaner which does not require wettingthe hands.

A further object is to provide a cleaner which avoids the excessive useof water.

Other objects and advantages will appear as the description proceeds. Ys

Referring to the drawing, Fig. 1 is a plan view of the window cleanerembodying my invention, Y

Fig. 2 is a section taken' on line 2-2 of Fig. 1, and,

Fig. 3 is a section taken online 3-3 of v Fig. 1.

rIhe device comprises in general, a head 9, and a handle 11. The handlecomprises a hollow tube 12, which is threaded at its upper end toreceive a threaded cap 18, rigidly secured to the head. A-stopper 14, isplaced in the hollow tube a suitable distance from the top to form achamber which serves as a reservoir for a cleaning fluid.Y The lower endof tube 12 is adapted to receive a rod or extension handle 15 ofsuitable length toY Vpermit the userto reach all parts of a window. Thehead consists of an upper plate 16 and lower plate 17, having asubstantially rectangular wiper of rubber or other suitable vresilientmaterial clamped therebetween. An absorbent cleaning strip or wiper 19is clamped between "the opposite side of the plates. y The strip 19 is'made considerably thicker than wiper 18, and the upper plateis providedwith an offset portion 2l, to accommodate the thicker cleaning strip.Ther rub'-v ber 'wiperv 18 has a cut-outfportion 22 inthe portion'whichisclamped between the plates, leaving a longitudinal chamber extendingsubstantially the length of the plates. The

vends 23`of the rubberl wiperare left intact to closeythe ends'of thechamber, andprevent the cleaning fluid from escaping. The lower plate 17is provided with an aperture, the rim of which is crimped over a similaraperture Y in cap 13 for securing the cap to the plate,

and at the same time providing a duct 25 interconnecting the chamberwith the reservoir. It will be noted that the chamber eX- tends alongsubstantially the entire length of the cleaning strip 19. However, onaccount of the close spacing of the plates forwardly of the cleaningstrip only a small portion of the edge of strip 19 is in communicationwith the chamber. In order to increase the area of contact between thecleaning fluid and the cleaning strip, a pluralityv of beads 26, areformed in the upper plate 16, which provide cavities 27 for increasingthe area of Contact between the cleaning strip andthe cleaning iiuid.

In using the apparatus it is preferable to first wet the cleaning strip19 by dipping it in water or other suitable cleaning fluid. Thereservoir in the handleis then filled with the cleaning fluid and thedevice is ready for use. On account of the movement of the device inuse, the cleaning fluid will, from time to time, be applied to thecleaning strip 19 to keep it moist. The cleaning strip'is first wipedover the surface of the window to be cleaned to loosen the dirt and'just sufficient water is supt plied to permit the dirt to be wiped fromthe window by the rubber wiper or squeegee. VIn this way any excess ofwater-'is avoided which would otherwise be wiped to the lower edge ofthe window and run over the window sill.

The device obviates the necessity of wetting the hands in order to washthe windows, and adds greatly to the convenience and sanitation ofwindow washing.

It will be understood that the embodiment of the invention hereindescribed and illustrated is merely illustrative of the invention andthat many modifications may be made therein Without departing from thespirit and scope of Vthe invention.'

What I claim is new and desire to protect by Letters Patent of theUnited States is A window cleaning device comprising a hollow handleserving as a reservoir for a cleaning fluid, a head mounted on thehandle and consisting of an upper and lower plate', an absorbentcleaning strip clamped between the plates and extending Jfrom one sidethereof, the upper plate having an oiiset portion to accommodate thecleaning strip, a plurality of beads in said oil'set portion formingfluid cavities adj acentthe edge of the cleaning strip, the lower platehaving an aperture ,extending into the reservoir and forming a fluidpassage between the reservoir and the absorbent cleaning strip to keepthe strip moist with the cleaning fluid.

In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name this 29th day ofNovember, 1929.

SAMUEL FLEISCHMAN.

